Due to continued growth, PayStream Accounting Services Limited have an opening for a Legal Assistant to join our dedicated and highly skilled Legal Department.
Hours of work for this role are Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:30.
Hybrid working is available following training/probation (2 days at home per week, 3 days in the office)
Our Legal Department oversees all areas of our business ensuring we operate in compliance with the law, including employment and tax law. This covers our contractors in both Umbrella, PSC and other services, and in the relationships, we have with our agencies.
The Role:
- Building knowledge and understanding of key legislation affecting the business in order to provide assistance where required for internal and external queries and to help to respond to contractor and agency / client issues that may arise
- Assist the team as required with Legal Support inbox and to build up knowledge of our day-to-day processes
- Use legal and technical knowledge to identify gaps where we are not currently meeting requirements or where further internal training may be needed
The Person:
- A positive attitude, being punctual and reliable
- Ability to follow procedures
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- An analytical person with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to communicate clearly to clients, contractors and colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- A quick learner who is able to understand and disseminate complex information quickly
Requirements:
- Legal or law qualification highly desirable
- Minimum grade C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Experience working within a recruitment agency setting, Umbrella provider or working within a legal or compliance setting would be desirable; alternatively, an experience para-legal with experience in employment, contract or tax law
Progression:
- Professional qualification financial support with up to 6 days paid study leave for professional qualifications
- Training and personal development
- Clear objectives and paths for progression
Holidays:
- 24 days plus Bank Holidays which increase with length of service
- Plus your birthday off
Benefits:
- Great Place To Work Certified!
- Company social events, treats and rewards
- Casual dress everyday
- Long service awards
- Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
- Access to mental health first aiders and a support service
- Free fresh fruit delivered twice a week
- Personal accident cover
- Being part of an amazing culture
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PayStream Accounting Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Altrincham WA14 4RW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Altrincham WA14 4RW
